Riad ILayka
This property participates in our Preferred Properties Program. Preferred Properties offer excellent service and quality in relation to the best available rates. We highly recommend this property based on this, and on feedback received from previous guests.

Friendly staff! Especially Houda, Abdul and Ibrahim! The cleaning ladies were also friendly.

David,
United Kingdom

The quirky riad
The Staff were faultless
The additional massage and hanna was fab

Nigel,
United Kingdom

I love how helpful the staff was during my entire weeks stay. Breakfast was more than enough to consume in one sitting and dinner was always delicious. The riad was decorated with traditional moroccan decor which added a nice touch to my vacation.

Chelsea,
United States of America

The Riad staff where awesome,nothing was too much trouble and went over and above expectations.The Riad itself is a perfect hideaway providing calm and tranquility minutes from the madness of the square.Food was also very good. We took breakfast and had an evening meal during our stay.

Julian,
United Kingdom

The raid looks great.

Shung,
Hong Kong

The staff was super helpful and kind. The Riad was clean and comfortable. We would rebook.

The staff were so helpful sorting out restaurants, taxis, hot air balloon rides, nothing was to much trouble. The Riad was hidden in the Souks but a beautiful retreat after a day out

Steve,
United Kingdom

The Riad is a gorgeous place with a unique view over the city from the roof terrace.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, walking with you through the Marrakech maze to get you going in the right direction.

Roger,

The staff here cannot do enough for you, always happy to help and offer suggestion, fabulous breakfast served daily and a lovely evening meal available on request! Beautiful rooms and a great roof top terrace to relax and watch the sun set! I would be very happy to stay here again and again!

Rachel,
United Kingdom

In Marrakech, this guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from Jamaâ El Fna Square. Guests can enjoy the patio with mandarin trees and the rooftop terrace with a hot tub-style water basin, and a view of the Atlas Mountains.

All the rooms at Riad ILayka are uniquely decorated in traditional, Moroccan style with antique furniture. They all have a furnished sitting area and a private bathroom. Some of the guest rooms provide direct access to the terrace.

Breakfast is included and served every morning in the communal lounge, on the patio or on the rooftop terrace, by the pool. A guest table with Moroccan dishes is available and guests can also take Moroccan cooking lessons.

Other facilities include free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is 6 miles from Marrakech Airport and transportation can be arranged upon prior reservation.

Medina
is a great choice for travelers interested in Souks, Shopping and Markets.

We speak your language!
Riad: 7 rooms
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Newest Reviews for Riad ILayka

David

38-40.c temperatures, but that's life in July!
Plunge pool became warm by the afternoon - but it was 40.c in the sunshine!

Very friendly and helpful staff. It's a beautiful Riad in beautifully created surroundings, making it a magical escape. It's also in a great location, hidden, yet easy to find and quiet and peaceful, even though it's close to the main attractions! It's situated In the most attractive part of the Medina! The breakfast was 1st class and beautifully presented!

July 11, 2015

David

United Kingdom

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Guefait Double Room

• Stayed 4 nights

The roof-terrace plunge-pool water, became very warm in the sun, during the afternoon, so didn't provide a cooling effect. It was sunny and 40.c however!...

Friendly staff! Especially Houda, Abdul and Ibrahim! The cleaning ladies were also friendly.

July 11, 2015

Nigel

United Kingdom

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Edeyen Double Room

• Stayed 3 nights

motor cycles travelling through the market streets and square.

The quirky riad
The Staff were faultless
The additional massage and hanna was fab

July 6, 2015

Siobhan

Ireland

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Tazarine Double Room

• Stayed 3 nights

Nothing. Having mastered getting to the front door with the aid of staff of Riad
Ilyaka everything was wonderful

We spend a wonderful 3 nights in Riad Ilyaka under the wonderful care of Houda the manager and her team. The Riad was out of this world,breakfast wonderful and staff couldn't do enough for us. Anyone who wants a trip to the hustle and bustle of marakesh should book this Riad for the ambience,excellence and relaxation behind closed doors. Exceptional.

June 18, 2015

Chelsea

United States of America

9.2

Wonderful

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Guefait Double Room

• Stayed 4 nights

I love how helpful the staff was during my entire weeks stay. Breakfast was more than enough to consume in one sitting and dinner was always delicious. The riad was decorated with traditional moroccan decor which added a nice touch to my vacation.

June 14, 2015

Julian

United Kingdom

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Isilf Double Room

• Stayed 3 nights

nothing!!!!!

The Riad staff where awesome,nothing was too much trouble and went over and above expectations.The Riad itself is a perfect hideaway providing calm and tranquility minutes from the madness of the square.Food was also very good. We took breakfast and had an evening meal during our stay.

June 13, 2015

Lauren

United Kingdom

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Guefait Double Room

• Stayed 3 nights

The staff were absolutely excellent. They made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble, they made fantastic recommendations about day time activities, bars and restaurants which were spot on every time. The breakfast was great. A lovely calm atmosphere. Would certainly recommend staying here

June 9, 2015

Kateena

Australia

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Edeyen Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

The only negative we could think of is we ordered mojitos and they didn't taste quite right, this is understandable though in a culture that doesn't consume much alcohol. Qll non-alcoholic drinks were delicious and a reasonable looking wine list available.

Staff - super friendly and helpful. Abdul walked us to the main square on our first trip out pointing out landmarks along the way to ensure we could find our way back (and we did!).
Food - breakfast is delicious and we also ate dinner at the Riad one night which was amazing
Hammam/spa - I had a traditional hammam and massage which was a very relaxing, professional experience.

June 3, 2015

Shung

Hong Kong

7.5

Good

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Tazarine Double Room

• Stayed 3 nights

We paid for the airport pickup service. Otherwise, it may be hard for us to find the Raid. Besides, the shower is not strong enough.

The raid looks great.

May 31, 2015

Carol

United States of America

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Guefait Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

Our room was a bit small, but comfortable.

The staff was super helpful and kind. The Riad was clean and comfortable. We would rebook.

Steve

The staff were so helpful sorting out restaurants, taxis, hot air balloon rides, nothing was to much trouble. The Riad was hidden in the Souks but a beautiful retreat after a day out

April 18, 2015

Roger

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Tazarine Double Room

• Stayed 4 nights

The Riad is a gorgeous place with a unique view over the city from the roof terrace.
The staff is very friendly and helpful, walking with you through the Marrakech maze to get you going in the right direction.

April 12, 2015

Thomas

United Kingdom

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Tazarine Double Room

• Stayed 3 nights

Do not rely on having Wi Fi. It's intermittent, but you won't want it anyway... Make sure you arrange pickup when you arrive. Otherwise it will be near impossible for you to find!

Riad ILayka is an immaculate oasis of calm hidden away just a few alleys from Rue Moussaine, one of the main pedestrian routes through the glorious chaos of the medina from the main square. The staff are wonderfully helpful and seem to speak every language under the sun. The rooms are traditionally but tastefully decorated and very comfortable. A beautiful roof garden and mature trees in the courtyard mean songbirds are frequent visitors and make it a lovely spot to relax if you need a break from the sensory assault that is Marrakech. The breakfasts are delicious. Despite all rooms being full we barely heard or saw the other guests. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. Perfect.

March 24, 2015

Anonymous

United Arab Emirates

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Gheris Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

atmosphere, location

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